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Clinton News Record, 1945-12-27, Page 1Clinton WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE CLINTON NEW ERA No. 6181 -67th Year CLINT'ON, ONTARIO, UECEIVMBZ+R 27, 1945 The Home Paper With The News Clinton, Stanley and. Tuckersmith Nominations Monday ax Arrears Shows Steady Down Trend Clinton's tax arrears position has improved greatly- over that held a year ago. Whereas arrears amounted to $5,592.97 at December 15 1944, the total was only $3,901.84 at Decembe 15, 1945—a net improvement in th year elapsed of $1,691.13. Comparative details are as follows: 1944 1945 1940 arrears $ 256.81 1941 arrears 326.90 1942 arrears 521.78 :$ 29.81 1943 arrears 897.51 320,73 1944 uncollected . 3,589.97 431.99 1945 uncollected', 3,119.21 Totals ,...,.,..:.$5,592.97 $3,901.84 Tax Collections Total tax collections were about the same in the two periods—January 1 to December 15, 1944, and January 1 to December 15, 1945—having been $36,200.02 in the former and $36,261.02 in the latter. However, the 1945 tax levy of ,$36,833.66 was down $521.16 from the 1944 levy of $37,354.82. Comparative collections for the two periods are as follows: 1944 1945 1940 $ 172.84 $ 223.74 1941 187.92 229.76. 1942 503.88 408.82 1943 1,376.08 436.54 1944 ... ...... —33,764.85 922.69 1943 33,714.45 Penalty ....., 194.45 325.08 'WEEK OF PRAYER. SERVICES PLANNED FOR JANUARY 7-11 The Clinton Council of Churches will conduct "Week of Prayer" ser- vices during the first full week of January, as follows: Monday, January 7 in Ontario St. United Church; Tuesday, January 8 in St. Paul's Amglican Church; Wednesday, January 9 in Wesley - r Willis United Church; e Thursday, January 10 in Presby- terian Church; Friday, Tanuary 11 in Baptist Church. Worship will begin at 8 pan. There will be a nightly offering to be de- voted to some worthy cause. Last year's offerings were sent to "The Save the Children Fund" sponsored. by Her Majesty the Queen. Those in charge state that the people of all our churches are re- minded that these gatherings are "Council of Churches" meetings and attendance at each service should be representative of all participating congregations, 0 Totals . . $36,200.02 $36,261.02 ManVeterans eterans Are Returning Home This Week Among nearly 1:,000 Western Ontario men contained in the sailing list of the troopship "Queen Eliza- beth," which was scheduled to leave Southampton for New York Saturday and who were expected to arrive in Canada this weekend, are many from this district. The list includes: Pte. S, H. Ament. Auburn; Capt, William Kenneth Thompson, God- erieh; Pte, L. T. Culbert, Goderich; Pte. W. A. Fraser, Exeter; Pte. G. C. Glenn, Hensall; Pte. P. Gregus, Ex- eter; W02 G. C'. Morrison, Blyth; Tpr. C. W. Cardiff, R.R. 2, Blyth; Tpr. H. W. Duckworth, Goderich; Pte. H. D. Feagan, R.R. 1, Goderich; Tpr. L. M. Fisher, RSR, 2, Clinton Tpr. C• M. Glidden,' Clinton; Tpr. J. B. Million, Goderich; Pte. K. G. Powell, Seaforth; Tpr. L. B. Shear- down, Goderich; Tpr. Ii. C. Williams, .Goderich; Tpr. H. T. Wilson, God- erich.; 55th Field Battery, RCA.—Major Elmer David Bell, Wingham, Sgt. R. B. Campbell, Clinton; Ger. R. L.. B. Cook, Blyth; Gm. 0. J. Hunter, Exeter; Ger. R. J.' McDonald, Exeter. 99th Field Battery, RCA — Lt. Stewart Porterfield Geddes, Seaforth; Highland Light Infantry of Canada —L/Sgt. W. G. T. Dalrymple, Hen- sall; CQMS W. L. Vodden, Londes- boro; Pte. G. J. Hildebrand, Seaforth; Pte. W. A. Hodgert, Seaforth; Pte. L. C. Radford, Londesboro; Pte. D. B. Smith, Blyth; L/Cpl, W. T. Snow, Hensall; Pte. T. Twyford' Clinton; Pte. P. H. Vanstone, Wingham; Pte. W. G. Williams; Goderich; Tpr. M. A. Ryckman, Exeter. RED CROSS NOTES We wish to remind you again of the annual meeting of Clinton Red Cross. Society to be held in the Town Hall on ,Friday, ' December 28, at 2.30 p.m. The Week's •Weather: High Lew Dep. 20 16 "5 Dec. 21 Dec.23 12 ,r.1 27. '90 + Dee. '22 18 .. 2. Dec." 24 21 ''7' Dec. 25 35 .21 Dec, 6 ' 35 26 ; *' Below zero '. Snowfa1 1 for week -8 inches: Rainfall for week—.30 inches. 1 Hundreds of Cattle Are Being Winter -Fed In District This Year Hundreds of cattle—most of them from Western Canada—•are being winter -fed in this district this year. In Goderich Township, sone of the larger feeders are: William Stirling, 150; Fred Middleton, 70; C. B. Mid- dleton, 50; John Watson, 60; N. W. Trewartha, 60; Norman Holland, over 60. In Hullett Township, John Arm- strong, Londesboro, is feeding 160, including 58 calves. There are also others in Hullett. In Tuckersmith Township, 0. W. Nott is feeding a number, and other farmers also are engaged in this business. 0 J. W. Ortwein, Hensall, Marks 96th Birthday 3. W. Ortwein, prominent Hensall resident and oldest citizen in the -vil- lage, on Christmas Day, observed his 96th birthday. On New Year's Day Mr. and Mrs. Ortwein will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary. They have been residents of Hensall for mare than 40 years. Mr. Ortwein was born near Tavi- stock, and for many years was postmaster and general merchant in Heidelberg. He also operated stores in Listowel, Seaforth, Zurich and Hensall. He was past president of the Western Ontario, Bible Society, and for mann years was general ag- ent of the Dominion Life Assurance at Waterloo. Ile served on the Council in Hen- sall as reeve and councillor. He was active in church organizations. o-- • Public Schoolhi C 1d1e17" To Have Use of Rink Clinton Lions Club has made ar- rangenients for Clinton Arena to be available for the use of public school children, commencing this Saturday morning from nine to eleven o'clock. Strict supervision is being provided by Clinton Board of Education with Trustee Mrs. N. W. Trewartha in charge, with full authority to en- force the rules. Master of Ceremonies DR. .1. W. SHAW Prominent Clintonian, who will act as chairman and master of cere- monies at the official reception to Clinton personnel returned from overseas and their families, which will be held in the Town Hall, Clinton, at eight 'o'clock tonight. - Program Given For Reception Here Tonight Programs for tonight's big civic reception in the. Town Hall, Clinton, for returned personnel from the town and their families is announced as follows: Canadian Legion, Band, under the direction of Mayor M. J. Agnew; Opening remarks by Dr. J. W. Shaw, Master of Ceremonies; Vocal trio—Misses A. L. Thompson, Mary Lane and Eileen Sutter; ac- companist, Miss Coronna Wended; Vocal solo—Mrs. (Dr.). W. A. Oakes; Piper — William Mutch, recently discharged from RCAF; Reading—Mrs. J. G. MacKinnon; Guest speaker --Rev. G. G. Burton, Chaplain, Clinton Branch 140, Can- adian Legion; Presentations to returned person- nel by: M. J. Agnew, V. D. Falconer, N.' W. Trewartha, A. J. McMurray, J. R. Butler, Frank Fingland, K.C., T. 'G. Scribbins, Lt. Col. H. T Rance, Major Thomas Morgan, George H. Jefferson, E. A. Fines; Mrs. N. W. Trewartha, Mrs. W. A. Oakes, Mrs. Gordon. Miller. Social period—Lunch for returned personnel and families served in Council Chamber; Dance. PARTLY OVERCOME IN GOD:ERICH FIRE AGED MAN DEAD a son of the late James, and Jane _ Whitely Graham, and had farmed in Nelson ,Graham, who suffered his native township practically all partial asphyxiation when he was overcome by smoke during u fire at his hone, died on Thursday morning last in Alexandra Hospital, Goderich, in his 82nd year. Mr. and Mrs. Graham were alone in the house at the time of the fire. Hehad been ill and was found by the firemen near the head of the stairs. Mr. Graham; who.was born in Ash- field Township and lived there until his removal to Goderich in 1942, was Clinton' Colts Play First Game Seaforth Tonight Officers of Clinto Colts for the season are: president's C. W. Draper; secretary -treasurer, 11f. J. Schoenhals; Manager, Bert Glidden; coach, Frank McEwan; directors -Earl Fulford, E. W. Elliott. The team will use "Wear - well" sweaters and 'stockings provid- ed by Clinton Knitting Co., Limited. Clinton Colts sally forth at Seaforth tonight to test their armour against the Beavers of that town in the open- ing match of the OaH,A, Intermediate group. At the same time, Tavistock meets the new London team; in a. match at Exeter. which has been'chosen as the home rink of the Landon team for the season, Woodstock opens at Inger- soll tomorrow' night. Clinton's first home match will be Wednesday evening next, January 2, with London the visiting outfit, The six -team group is the best formed in this area since the war, and. should be productive of some fast hockey. Schedule Announced The schedule, which bills group games until the middle of February, is as follows: Dec. 27 --,Clinton Seaforth Dec. 27--Tavistoe ye. "L'ondon;"'" Dee. 28 --Woodstock at Ingersoll Jan. 1—Ingersoll vs. Woodstock (2.30) Jan. 2—Seaforth at Tavistock Jan. 2—London -' at Clinton, -Tan. 3—Woodstock at Seaforth. Jan. 4—,Tavistock at Ingersoll Jean, 4—Clinton at Woodstock x Jan. 5—Seaforth vs. London Jan. 7—Tavistock at Clinton Jan. 8 -Ingersoll at Seaforth x Jan, 9—Woodstock vs. London Jan. 11—London at Woodstock Jan 11—Seaforth at Ingersoll Jan. 11.—Clinton nt Tavistock Jan. 14—Ingersoll at Clinton Jan. 15—Woodstock at Tavistock x Jan. 16. :Ingersoll vs., London Jan. 17—Tavistock at Seaforth Jan, 18—.London at Ingersoll Jan. 18—Tavistock et Woodstock' Jan. 22—London at Seaforth Jan. 22—Ingersoll at Tavistock Jan. 23—Seaforth at Woodstock Jan. 25—Seaforth at Clinton Jan. 25—London at Tavistock x Jan. 26—Clinton vs, London Jan. 28—Woodstock at Clinton• ,Tran. 28—Tavistock at Seaforth Jan. 29 Tavistock at Seaforth Jan. 30—Clinton at Ingersoll Jan. 30—London at Woodstock Jae. 31—Seaforth at Tavistock .. Feb. 1—Ingersoll at Woodstock x Feb. 2—Ingersoll vs. London Feb. 4—Tavistoek at Clintons Feb. 6 -Woodstock at Ingersoll Feb. 7—Clinton at Seaforth Feb: `8—London at Ingersoll Feb. 13 -i -Clinton at Tavistock Feb. 15—Seaforth at Clinton x Woodstock vs. London (date to be arranged. x Played at Exeter. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Forsyth, Kipper', Y � pp Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Christmas Day had a double sig- nificance for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Forsyth, well known and highly esteemed residents of Kippen and formerly of Tuckersmith Township, for it marked the 50th anniversary of their wedding. They spent the day quietly at' their home in ; the village, and were hosts during - the afternoon andevening to many' dal= lers who offered their hearty.; con- gratulations, Mr, and, Mrs. Fors ytli. were married December, 25, 1895, at the • home of the bride's parents, the late Mi 'and Mrs.' .James Cooper, Tuckersmith, near Kippen, the bride's name being ,ihargaret • J. Cooper. Mr 'Foisyti was Vern in Tuckersmith,: near Sea- forth, on January 12, 1870, while. Mrs. Forsyth was born in Tucker - smith, near Kippen, on October 26, 1869. After their marriage, the couple resided in Tuckersmith, where Mr. Forsyth taught school at S, S. No, 2 for 20• years, and. thenfarmed two miles northwest of Kippen. He was secretary of Tuckersmith Telephone System for six_and-a-half years. Mi•. and Miss. Forsyth retired to live . in Kippen in ,1931, and both have .: been active in St. Andrew's 'United ,Church,; Kippen,.• and other community affairs. They have no children. Mr: Forsyth has .one brother, Alexander, Grand. Forks, B.C.; 'Mrs. Forsyth has one, brother, Robert J. Cooper, Kippen; and six sisters: Mrs. Jemima Browns Brucefield; Mrs. Jeanie Upshaw,' Sea - (Continued on Page 8) his life. In 1898, he married Alice Pollock, Pine River, who survives with four children, Ethel, Mrs. Andrew Bogie, and Laura, Mrs. Frank' Shields, both of Colborne Township; Eimer, on the homestead, Ashfield; and Irene, Mrs. W. J. Stoddart, Goderich. Two. sisters, Mrs. J. A. Thompson, Vancouver; and Mrs. (Dr.) Campbell, Philadelphia, also survive. The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bogie, Colborne Township, on Saturdayaf- ternoon. Interment was in, Maitland Cemetery, ,;Goderich, e Read and Use NEWS -RECORD, Classifieds. , COMING EVENTS 3c a word Minimum Charge 50c: New Year's Eve Dance, Town Hall, Clinton, Monday, Dec. 31, sponsored by Huron' Fish and Game Club. Ad- mission 75 cents. 80-81.x C. C. L Dance in ,aid of British War. Victims' Fund, Collegiate Aud- itorium, Friday, January 11. Clif Gordon's Orchestra. Admission 75 cents. 81-1-2-x, Ceremony of presentation to re- turned service personnel .from :'Clin- ton, Town Hull, Clinton; Thursday, Dec. 27, at 8 p.m. Returned men and families invited. LIONS ARRANGE ENTERTAINMENT AT COUNTY HOME Residents of Huron County Home, Clinton, were given a real treat at the Home- yesterday "afternoon when they were entertained right royally, by members. of Clinton Lions Club under the auspices of Publicity Com- mittee; G. B. Beattie, -chairman. President J, A;. Sutter acted as master -of -ceremonies, and following the program, appreciation was ex- pressed by Mrs. M. E. Jacob, matron of the Home, who said it was one of the best programs- presented by any group at the Christmas season. The program included the following: Vocal duets, Misses Mary Lane and Allie Lou Thompson, accompanied by Miss Coronna Wendorf and Mrs. Lobb; prayer, Rev. R. M. P. Bulteel; vocal solo, "Holy • Night,"' Gordon Ross;; hymn; • vocal solo, "0 Night Divine," "Red" .Garon; electric guitar, Hawaiian and Western songs, Flt. Lieut. ,Gordon Waugh, RCAF; male quartette, Cliff Lobb, Orval Lobb, Gordon Ross, Glenn Lockhart; vocal solo, Newton Davis; Hymn, "Adeste Fideles"• duet, "Red" Garon and Flt, Lieut'Waugh, mouthorgan and guitar, and tap dance by "Red" Garen; - vocal duet, Cliff and Orval Lobb; electric guitar and vocal,•. Flt. Lieut. Waugh; vocal duet, Misses Mary "Lane wand Alfie Lou Thompson, accompanied by Mise Coronna Wendorf; prayer, Rev, 11, M. P. Buiteel. CLINTON; GODERICH, TO FIGHT IT OUT IN JUVENILE OMHA Clinton and Goderich teams will fight it out for the championship of group No. 6, Juvenile "C" series On- tario Minor Hockey Association. W. J. Murphy, ,Goderich, is group con- vener., Chubs listed in Juvenile C, Midget B and Bantam B are warned that they must not sign not use any players who through residence, are .eligible to play for a team in a higher clas- sification. That is, teams in the three series mentioned can not use any Townships in Afternoon, Town Meeting New Year's Eve Shoot 20 Jackrabbits In Space of Four Hours Twenty jackrabbits in four hours is not bad going in any man's happy hunting ground! But that's what seven Hullett nimrods accomplished Saturday afternoon in McKillop Township, north of Seaforth. They used shotguns. One of the septette, Elgin Dale, who incidentally, accounted for eight of the 20, told The NEWS - 'RECORD, that the party saw hundreds of rabbits during the afternoon, most grayish in colour. Award Lavis In common with seven other muni, cipalities in the County of Huron, the Town of Clinton and the Townships of Stanley and Tuckersmith will hold their annual nominations on Monday next, December 31, with elections, it necessary, the following Monday„ January 7. Other municipalities in which there will be the same dates for nomina- tions and elections are the Town of Seaforth, the Villages of Brussels and Exeter, -and the Townships of Hay, McKillop, Stephen and Usborne. Fourteen municipalities held early nominations and elections. Active in Clinton There is certain to be ballotting in Clinton, as the electors must vote on the proposed bylaw to establish a Board of Parks Management. There will likely be contests pretty well down ' the line—for Town Council, Board of Snowplowing Education, and Public Utilities Coin. nnission. Lowest of Four Goderich Township .Council niet in Holmesville December 15. At a special meeting held in Clin- ton November 23 to consider tenders for operating the snow plow, foul; tenders were received. Levis Con- struction Co. were the lowest at $3 Par hour, so they received the con- tract. The Canada Company notified that they had sold Lot .4, Falls reserve, to. Fred 3, Walden, Forest. The Town of Petrolia sent a copy of a resolution asking the Legislature to amend the statutes to allow mun- icipalities to grant exemption from tax except for local improvements, schools. etc., on houses of returned men, the council favoured this arc' will act accordingly. Department of Highways sent ap- proval of By-law No. 9 to provide: for an additional expenditure on roads of $2,000. W. A. Sutherland wrote on behalf of Mr. Durst, Colborne Township, asking counncil to improve the con - `left over" players from centres dition of Forster's hill.' Council had which, if entered, would, be rated . in let a contract for this work but were a higher classification.' disappointed when the contractor Signed certificates and proof of notified that he would be unable to cli P dotion. - the job, hence its present Can- age must be in the hands of tl secretary before any player takes part in a game. 0 John M. Roberts Named Huron Deeds Registrar gistrar Effective January 1, 1940, John M. Roberts, Huron County Clerk for a number of• years prior to the outbreak of the war, has, been appointed Reg- istrar of Deeds, for the County" of H 'on, succeeding Miss Lillie. Mac- pher n, who has resigned. Miss Macpherson has been Regist- rar for 11 years, ` and was Deputy Registrar for some years before that. She has filled the office with dili- gence and :conspicuous: ability. and in her retirement the ,County of Huron looses a highly valued official. 1VIr. Roberts had been County Clerk for some, years when the war broke •out. He at once offered his services to the Government•and was engaged as recruiting officer for the RCAF, at London and other depots. Latterly, he has been residing at Toronto. Accounts paid: A. H. Erskine, com- mission on tax arrears, $6.74; News- Record, 310.35; Department of Health insulin,•$7.28; G. E. Iiall, advertising, $52,25; W. M. Aiken, gift for return ed roan, 310; F. B. Pennebaker, gift for returned man, $10; George. Beat- tie, gift for returned man, 310; Em- merson Drug Store, gift for returned Man, $10; R. G. Thompson, postage, supplies, preparing pensions, 321.60; Board of Health, 320,50; Miss Ach eson, use of house, $5; Road Superin- tendent Pay Roll, $760.20, The Council then adjourned to meet, January 14 at 11 a.in. as per statute., e Fire Brigade Summoned First in Three Months Clinton Volunteer Fite Brigade was called ,out about 11 min. Monday to a blaze at the bonne of Miss Dolly Cantelon, Bast St., in the northeast• ern section of the town;when a spark from the fireplace in the living room ignited,a basket of paper and a setee. Damage by fire.- and smoke was estimated at $100. It was the first fire in Clinton in three months. Clinton War Services Terminates Association Its Own Existence A meeting of the Clinton War Services 'Association was held in conjunction . with a meeting of the Welcome Home Committee in the Council Chambers, Tuesday evening � of last week. Two of the executive' and ten members of the Association were present. The president, Mayor M. J. Agnew, spoke to the .main purpose of this meeting as that of ceasing further activitiesof the Association, and call- ed on the ,secretary, M. T. 'Corless,: to read 'the minutes of the last reg- ular „meeting. • • Minutes of the last regular meet- ign held. January 23, 1945, were read and on motion of the secretary, sec— onded by Rev. G G. Burton, were approved :i;; It was moved by Dr. J. W.. Shaw,,. seconded by Reeve V. D. Falconer, that the activities of the War Ser- vices 'Associationbe terminated, and that the treasurer be directed to turn over the balance in the treasury, after all accounts are paid, to • the Clinton : Welcome Home Committee This was approved. It was moved by Mrs. W. A,. Oakes; president of the Red Cross Society, seconded by Rev. G. G. Burton, "that we tender a, vote of. thanks and ap- preciation to the executive and mem- bers of the War Services Association for their:assistance and untiring' ef- forts toward the work of the', Red Cross Society".. -.Rev. G ,G•,. Eurton . moved and it was approved,':tlhat all ieeoi•ds' of the Association be • kept on file 'in• the vault: of the Town of Clinton, Corn. A. 3. McMurray, an ex., Mayor, has declared himself for the 1946 Mayoralty, with the present Mayor, M. 3. Agnew, who has held office for.two years, possibly in the field. Another name mentioned is that of Conn, N. W. Trewartha, also an ex -Mayor, For Reeve, the present incumbent, V. D. Falconer, is again seeking the honours and ,also will be a candidate for the County Wardenship if elected. He will be opposed for the Reeveship by Corn. G. W. Nott. With several stepping up, there will be some vacancies for the six Council seats, and there will be a number of candidates. Commissioner W. E. Perdue and Hugh R. Hawkins will fight it out for a two-year term on the Public Utilities Commission. It looks like an exciting election in Clinton. Nominations Monday Nominations in Clinton will take place in the Town Hall, between 7.30 and 8.30 p.m. Monday- next, December 31, followed by a public meeting. Voting will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.nn,, Monday, January 7, as follows: St. Andrew's Ward—Town Hall, J. W. Manning, Deputy Returning Officer; St. James' Ward—B. Glid- don's Shop, Victoria St., R. B. Fitz- simons, Deputy Returning Officer; St. John's Ward—Ed. Munro's Barber Shop, W. Wallis, Deputy Returning Officer: St. George's Ward—Russel Jervis' Office, Albert Street, Chas, Maiming, Deputy. Returning Officer, Quiet in Stanley Stanley Township nominations are being held between 1 and 2 p.m. More clay next, December 81, in the 'Town- ship Hall, Varna, with the Township Clerk, C. C. Pilgrim, as Returning Officer. Election, if necessary, will take place one week later. Affairs seem to be quiet in Stan' ley, John E. Pepper, the present Reeve, has held office for the past year. Tuckersmith -Nominations Tuckersmith Township nominations will take place in Seaforth, between 1 and 2 p.m. Monday next, December 31, with election, if necessary,, one week later. Township Clerk 1• . P. Chesney is Returning Officer. Reeve Arthur Nicholson has held. office for the past two years. There was some talk of his retiring at the end of 1945, but that is in doubt. LIONS MEETING CHANGED Clinton Lions Club will hold its Chiistmas meeting at Hensall, Friday, December 28, at 6.30 p.m,, instead of tonight, as anmounced originally. Change of date was made on account. of the big reception, to returned per- sonnel in Clinton TOWJn Hall tonight. The Program Committee: "Dick" Jacob, chairman, will be ie. charge. • A SMILE FOR TODAY Confusing Moments The Jones youngster amazed the guests by marching through the liv Mg room and at the same time loudly beating on a drum. The din was toomuch for Mr. Hoopington, who declared' that if it was his youngster he'd send him to 'bed. I know how you feel," apologized the host,''but Y ou see his mother allows him to make as much noise as he pleases as, long as it keeps.hiin quiet."